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impolite

[im-puh-lahyt] / ˌɪm pəˈlaɪt /


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In 1917, during World War I, Weber detected an upsurge of irrationality that suggested sociology cannot master religion—the return of the ancient gods as disenchanted “impersonal forces,” notably in the impolite social form of politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

It seems imprudent, even impolite, not to advise against joining the herd.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 20, 2025

Imagine watching a television where an impolite houseguest holds the remote control and arbitrarily changes the channels.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2024

The president, on the other hand, relishes being impolite.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2024

The terms could seem impolite to an outsider, but they reflected Farmer’s sense of humor, his quick mind, and his prejudice for brevity.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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